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A conversation with myself about Ladder Anxiety

Never Done • 39 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Development Self-reflection Mindfulness Emotional Well-being
  1. The author discusses the struggle of balancing priorities when dealing with ladder anxiety in gaming.
  2. Practicing presence helps in dealing with internal conversations and focusing on the current moment.
  3. The post emphasizes the importance of being kind to oneself and not forcing actions that lead to stress.

An Experimental Update

Mindset Mastery • 39 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Finance Wellness Work-life balance Self-reflection
  1. The experiment of leaning into the business with spousal support is working well financially.
  2. Reflecting on and adjusting coping mechanisms, mindset about money, and work-life balance is crucial for overall success and well-being.
  3. Delegating tasks, seeking help, and maintaining personal boundaries are essential for sustainable growth in business and personal life.

Thoughts on sacrificial offerings and the "yes" and "no" in oneself

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 39 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Sacrifice Self-reflection
  1. The post discusses sacrificial offerings and the concept of saying "yes" and "no" to oneself.
  2. There are related articles on voluntary vs. intentional suffering, living long enough, and prolonging life through sacrificing suffering.
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Coincidence at Kremwerk

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Social life Relationships Community Self-reflection Lifestyle
  1. Daniel uses colorful wristbands to represent his principles, making it easier to focus on them. It's a creative way to visualize your goals and actions.
  2. Running into Amy unexpectedly helped give closure to unrequited feelings. Sometimes, meeting someone again can offer clarity and help us move on.
  3. Building community is about creating a chosen family. Friends can support us and help us grow, making our experiences richer and more fulfilling.

The Paradox of Choice

Integrity Talk • 99 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Decision-making Self-reflection
  1. Personal goals have evolved along with societal changes and technologies.
  2. Despite a wide array of choices, human motives for pursuing goals remain consistent over time.
  3. Excessive choices can lead to difficulty in decision-making and a tendency to prioritize social desirability over personal values.

Comparison is the thief of joy

andrewglynch • 4 implied HN points • 22 Oct 24
📖 Philosophy Self-reflection Happiness Comparison Personal Growth
  1. Comparing yourself to others can make you feel unhappy, but it's important to focus on your own journey. Everyone has their own challenges and joys that you can't see.
  2. You should measure your success against your own goals and values, not against what others have achieved. It's about your personal growth and happiness.
  3. At the end of the day, what matters is if you're content with your life and how you treat others. Finding joy in your own path is what's truly important.

College student for a day

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Social Interaction Self-reflection Education Lifestyle Identity
  1. Pretending to be a college student brought back old insecurities, like feeling scared to look others in the eye. It reminded me of how we often carry fears from our past.
  2. Building connections through simple conversations is a valuable skill. It can be harder to have an easy chat than to express excitement.
  3. Looking people in the eye can create a deeper connection. It's a way of showing you care and want to understand them better.

Challenging and Probing Desires

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 09 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Self-reflection Social Dynamics Personal Growth Mindfulness
  1. It's important to balance listening to your desires while still being responsible for yourself. You can enjoy things but should also reflect on what you really need.
  2. Being open and sharing about ourselves can create a better dynamic in teams. When someone is vulnerable, it inspires others to be the same.
  3. Asking deeper questions in conversations can lead to more meaningful connections. Instead of sticking to surface-level topics, try to explore stories that matter to the other person.

How our narratives shape us

Midnight Musings • 79 implied HN points • 08 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Narrative Theory Mental health Self-reflection Personal Growth Psychology
  1. The stories we tell ourselves can heavily affect our feelings and actions. Negative thoughts can lead to anxiety and feeling unworthy.
  2. Many of our fears come from our past experiences and how we interpret them. We often ignore positive experiences and focus only on failures.
  3. We can change our narratives by recognizing our strengths and successes. Believing we have the ability to be brave and capable helps us face fears more easily.

illusory expertise

Midnight Musings • 39 implied HN points • 05 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Self-reflection Knowledge Confidence Human behavior Cognitive Biases
  1. People often think they know more than they really do, which is called the Dunning-Kruger effect. This means we can be really confident but also very clueless at the same time.
  2. It's common to focus on sharing our opinions rather than listening to others. This can lead to misunderstandings and make it harder to work together and empathize with different viewpoints.
  3. Knowledge comes in two types: explicit (things you can easily write down) and tacit (things learned through experience). True understanding requires experience, not just knowing facts.

Enabling Good Work Habits Through Reflective Goal-Setting

Engineering Enablement • 22 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
💼 Business Productivity Goal setting Self-reflection Leadership
  1. Reflective goal-setting can increase productivity at work.
  2. Developers set goals to improve time management, avoid deviation from planned work, improve impact on the team, maintain work-life balance, and continuously learn.
  3. Reflective goal-setting helps developers identify concrete goals, increase perceived productivity, and sustain positive behavior changes.

Embracing yourself 🤗

Tranquil Thoughts • 19 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
📖 Philosophy Authenticity Self-reflection Competition Identity Conformity Values
  1. Being true to yourself is key to escaping the pressure of competition. When you embrace who you are, you stand out in a way that no one else can.
  2. Conformity can help build community, but it can also lead to exclusion and pressure. It's important to reflect on your values and desires rather than just fitting in with others.
  3. You don't have to avoid competition or fitting in completely. Just make sure you stay true to your own values and priorities when making choices.

How the Wellness Community Lost Its Mind

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 22 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Trends Conspiracy Theories Critique Spiritual Practices Self-reflection
  1. The term 'conspirituality' describes the fusion of conspiracy theories with the yoga and wellness community, leading to dangerous beliefs and support for extremist movements.
  2. The book 'Conspirituality' critiques popular thinkers and activists in the wellness community, acknowledging the need for critical analysis of esoteric beliefs.
  3. Despite its valuable analysis, 'Conspirituality' is criticized for swinging too far in the opposite direction, promoting reductive materialism and extreme criticism of alternative practices.

A Major Regret in My Life: My Camera Roll

Total Rec • 1 HN point • 15 Jun 24
🎭️ Culture Photography Social media Consumerism Self-reflection Legacy
  1. By observing the evolution of our camera roll over the years, we may uncover how our perspectives and values have shifted.
  2. The content we consume and the people we follow can subconsciously influence our behavior and priorities.
  3. Reflecting on the purpose behind our constant documentation and the focus on material possessions helps in reevaluating our values and priorities.

yeet thyself

visa's voltaic verses ⚡️ • 19 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🎭️ Culture Creativity Self-reflection Writing Personal Development
  1. Ray Bradbury advises to create characters with strong desires, give them running orders, and follow their journey.
  2. Projects are collaborative undertakings that cannot be finished in one sitting, facilitating growth and self-collaboration.
  3. It's important to confront strong feelings, convey beliefs courageously, and strive for impactful connections through writing.

Thoughts on Twitter and my creative behaviour | #61

Thinking Out Loud • 23 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Creativity Online Communities Self-reflection
  1. Consider spending less time on fast-moving platforms like Twitter and more on platforms that encourage deeper thought and refinement.
  2. Reflect on how the platforms you choose to engage with impact your creativity and the quality of your work.
  3. Embrace platforms that align with your values and allow you to express different traits of creativity that you want to cultivate in yourself.

interestingness on demand

visa's voltaic verses ⚡️ • 13 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
📚 Literature Philosophy Self-reflection Expression Creativity Knowledge
  1. Life is a balance between the joy and curse of pursuing interestingness as a job.
  2. Strive to be interesting without trying too hard, walking the fine line of not exhausting the pursuit of interestingness.
  3. Internal conflict and perfectionism can hinder creativity; embracing imperfection and inner peace can lead to authentic expression.